Crime Rates for Peakhurst, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Peakhurst (2210) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 490 reported incidents, equal to 4,057 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Peakhurst, NSW in 2021 was 12,079. In the last 10 years, Peakhurst, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 211.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 88.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 280.9 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Peakhurst for 2025: Theft (154), Assault (80), Malicious damage to property (52).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 419 | 411 | 419 | 368 | 426 | 422 | 475 | 408 | 383 | 412 | 490 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 37 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 48 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 49 | 48 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 45 | 71 | 80 | 54 | 66 | 59 | 68 | 53 | 63 | 56 | 80 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Drug offences | 23 | 37 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 36 | 58 | 56 | 41 | 43 | 44 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 26 | 37 | 27 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 57 | 41 | 43 | 50 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 57 | 49 | 39 | 64 | 45 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 49 | 52 |
| Other offences | 6 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 78 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 20 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 11 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 19 |
| Theft | 200 | 157 | 151 | 155 | 166 | 143 | 122 | 136 | 116 | 136 | 154 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
In 2025, Peakhurst, NSW recorded 490 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1636 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 22 | -18.18% (22) |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 15 | 46.67% (15) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 45 | 32 | 40.63% (32) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 22 | 40.91% (22) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 16 | 4 | 300.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 13 | -15.38% (13) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 50 | 43 | 16.28% (43) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 52 | 49 | 6.12% (49) |
| Other offences | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 20 | 9 | 122.22% (9) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 0 | 900.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 13 | 53.85% (13) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 50 | 58 | -13.79% (58) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 9 | 33.33% (9) |
| Other theft | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 21 | 9 | 133.33% (9) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 24 | 4.17% (24) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Peakhurst, NSW
How common is car theft in the Peakhurst, NSW?
There were 9 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 40.6 day.
Is Peakhurst, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Peakhurst, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,057 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Peakhurst, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Peakhurst, NSW was Theft with 154 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Peakhurst, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Peakhurst, NSW have increased by 3% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Peakhurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 151 incident against persons in Peakhurst, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Peakhurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 207 property crime incident in Peakhurst, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Peakhurst, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Peakhurst, NSW recorded 44 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Peakhurst (2021)
Peakhurst is a vibrant suburb with 12079 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1835, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 63.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Peakhurst
If you’re considering living near Peakhurst , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Peakhurst Heights - 37 incidents (0.01466 per 100,000 people)
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- Beverly Hills - 375 incidents (0.03577 per 100,000 people)
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- Padstow - 678 incidents (0.04837 per 100,000 people)
- Narwee - 344 incidents (0.06357 per 100,000 people)
- Riverwood - 1804 incidents (0.14101 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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